Copilot MCP Search
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Discover and install open‑source MCP servers within VSCode, enabling integration with GitHub Copilot Chat.
Copilot MCP Search Overview
What is Copilot MCP Search about?
Enables VSCode users to browse, connect to, and manage multiple MCP servers directly from the editor, exposing their tools to GitHub Copilot Chat for enhanced AI‑assisted development.
How to use Copilot MCP Search?
- Install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace.
- Open the MCP Servers view from the activity bar.
- Add or discover MCP servers via the UI or settings.
- The extension automatically maintains connections and monitors server health.
- Interact with Copilot Chat; the registered MCP tools become available as custom context or actions.
Key features of Copilot MCP Search
- MCP Server Management – Connect, disconnect, and configure multiple servers through a graphic interface.
- Copilot Integration – Expose MCP‑provided tools to GitHub Copilot Chat seamlessly.
- Server Discovery – Search for and install open‑source MCP servers from within VSCode.
- Health Monitoring – Real‑time status indicators for each server.
- Automatic Connection Handling – Reconnects and manages sessions without manual intervention.
Use cases of Copilot MCP Search
- Custom tool integration – Bring proprietary or community‑built AI utilities into Copilot Chat for on‑the‑fly code generation.
- Local‑first AI workflows – Run self‑hosted MCP servers and keep data within the developer’s environment.
- Multi‑server ecosystems – Switch between different model providers or specialized tool servers during a single session.
- Team collaboration – Share server configurations across a team to standardize AI assistance.
FAQ from the Copilot MCP Search
Q: Do I need a separate MCP server to use this extension? A: Yes. The extension works with any MCP‑compatible server; you can discover existing open‑source servers or configure your own.
Q: How does the extension handle authentication? A: Authentication details are stored in VSCode settings or environment variables as defined by the specific MCP server.
Q: Can I use multiple servers simultaneously? A: Absolutely. The UI lets you manage several servers and switch contexts on demand.
Q: Is the extension compatible with all versions of GitHub Copilot Chat? A: It works with the official Copilot Chat extension available in the VSCode Marketplace.
Q: Where can I report bugs or request features? A: Open an issue on the GitHub repository or join the Discord community linked in the README.
Copilot MCP Search's README
A powerful VSCode extension that allows you to discover and install open-source MCP servers, enabling seamless integration between MCP tool servers and GitHub Copilot Chat. Join the growing ecosystem of interoperable AI applications with flexible integration options.
✨ Features
- 🔧 MCP Server Management: Connect and manage multiple MCP servers through an intuitive UI
- 🚀 Copilot Integration: Expose MCP tools directly to GitHub Copilot Chat
- 🎯 Server Discovery: Automatically discover and search for open-source MCP servers
- ⚡ Server Health Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of MCP server status and connections
- 🔄 Automatic Connection Management: Seamless handling of MCP server connections and reconnections
📦 Installation
- Install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace
- Configure your MCP servers through the extension settings
- Start using GitHub Copilot Chat with your MCP tools!
🛠️ Configuration
You can configure your MCP servers in the UI or in VSCode settings.
In the UI, look for the "MCP Servers" button in the activity bar.
🚀 Usage
- Open the MCP Servers view from the VSCode activity bar
- Manage your configured MCP Servers from the panel
- Search and discover new open-source MCP Servers
🔗 Requirements
- VSCode
- GitHub Copilot Chat extension
🌟 Benefits
- Enable Copilot to use custom context and tools through MCP
- Join the growing ecosystem of interoperable AI applications
- Support local-first AI workflows
- Flexible integration options for your development workflow
👥 Contributing
Contributions, issues and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check the issues page.
✍️ Author
Vikash Loomba
- Website: https://automatalabs.io
- Github: @vikashloomba
📝 License
Copyright © 2024 Vikash Loomba.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
Part of the MCP Client Ecosystem - Enabling interoperable AI tools for developers ⭐️
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Copilot MCP Search's Information
- Author
- VikashLoomba
- Category
- Development Tools
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Version
- v0.0.70
- Stars
- 414
- Updated
- 15 days ago
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